There are two key reasons: to be aware of their place in the world and to understand human influences on the world.
These reasons sum up the two halves of geographical knowledge and understanding – physical geography and human geography. Or to put it another way – the natural world and what people have changed about it to suit the way they want to live. We need to keep these two key elements in mind when introducing children to the world around them through geography.
The world is exciting and interesting. Children want to know why things are as they are and geography can reward this inquisitiveness.
Geography promotes interdisciplinary thinking. Students who understand and apply geographic concepts enhance their critical thinking skills, and make connections more easily in all subject areas.
Assignments:
1. Read chapter 6 "Teaching Geography" and complete the following Study Guide (e-mail to Mrs. Engle by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25)
Directions from a child's perspective! Watch the video clip... Could you find her house?
A Little Jamaican Girl Giving Directions to her House.
Why is teaching children Geography important?
There are two key reasons: to be aware of their place in the world and to understand human influences on the world.
These reasons sum up the two halves of geographical knowledge and understanding – physical geography and human geography. Or to put it another way – the natural world and what people have changed about it to suit the way they want to live. We need to keep these two key elements in mind when introducing children to the world around them through geography.
The world is exciting and interesting. Children want to know why things are as they are and geography can reward this inquisitiveness.
Geography promotes interdisciplinary thinking. Students who understand and apply geographic concepts enhance their critical thinking skills, and make connections more easily in all subject areas.
Assignments:
1. Read chapter 6 "Teaching Geography" and complete the following Study Guide (e-mail to Mrs. Engle by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25)
2. Geography Activity Assignment